- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ontario Center, NY
Wayne Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363033004074
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Central Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ontario Center · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY.
School address
District: Wayne Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363033004074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Wayne Central Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 363033004074 · Ontario Center, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Senior High School (664 students)
Wayne Central Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wayne Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Senior H
Wayne Senior High School
664 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Middle School
628 students
- Wayne Central
Wayne Central Primary School
434 students
- This school
Wayne Central Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Wayne Central Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Central Elementary School compares
Wayne Central Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Wayne Central Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wayne Central School District reports $22,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Central Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Central Elementary School
How many students attend Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ontario Center, NY. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Central Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne Central Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Wayne Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Central Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Ontario Center, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Central Elementary School?
Wayne Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ontario Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ontario Center, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wayne Central School District?
Besides Wayne Central Elementary School, Wayne Central School District also operates Wayne Senior High School (664 students), Wayne Central Middle School (628 students), and Wayne Central Primary School (434 students). See the Wayne Central School District district page for the complete list.